Posted Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier / Akita / Mixed (short coat). I am Zena,named after the warrier princess, although I am not much of a warrier myself. I love everyone and my babies and I love to play!. My foster home is fun because we have toys and food all the time, but I would like a home of my own. While I truly like other animals, Dad says I do better by MYSELF. PHS#:1237 Age:est DOB Oct 2007 Size (when grown):Large 51 lbs Our $100 dog adoption fee covers sterilization and routine vaccinations. ALL our foster dogs are receiving heartworm medication prevention on the 1st of each month. Click here for our Pet Adoption Days Schedule. Our 24 hour Beeper is 985-699-9040 or email us at: saveadog@pontchartrainhumanesociety.org

Akita-American Staffordshire Terrier Mix

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Posted Breed: Terrier / Catahoula Leopard Dog / Mixed (short coat). Adoption Fee: $100. Update Octpber 2012: Bertha is a great dog with a wonderful personality. She is learning her basic commands and is doing really well.
Bertha, named after the patron saint of female illnesses, was rescued because she was bred to a much too large of a male dog AND then they were puilled forceibly separared by dumb humans. Her insides were hanging out for over two (2) weeks BEFORE the "owner who loved her"! came to us and said his dog was in trouble. Bertha has successfully gone through surgery and is recooperating well. She told us she does NOT want to go back to her old family! She has now been spayed and our vet has declared her "good to go". BERTHA WANTS ALL TO KNOW SHE HAS LEARNED TO "SIT" FOR HER FOOD!!
PHS:1498
Age:est DOB May 2008
Size (when grown):Medium 40 lbs
Our $100 dog adoption fee covers sterilization and routine vaccinations. ALL our foster dogs are receiving heartworm medication prevention on the 1st of each month.
Click here for our Pet Adoption Days Schedule.
Our 24 hour Beeper is 985-699-9040
or email us at: saveadog@pontchartrainhumanesociety.org